Larger supermarkets and other shops are set to stay open for longer on Sundays under new plans being drawn up by the Government.
It is thought the plans hope to stimulate the economy amid the coronavirus crisis and will mean certain stores will stay open for more than six hours.
CornwallLive also reports under the new plans cafes and pubs would be given fast-track approval to serve food and drink outside, doing away with the need for the 28-day minimum statutory consultation period.
The current Sunday Trading Act restricts large shops being open for sale for more than six hours between 10am-6pm.
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Back in 2016, the then Prime Minister David Cameron tried to extend Sunday trading laws but was forced to drop the plans after a defeat which saw 27 Tories joined forces with opposition parties.
Since being ordered to close due to the coronavirus outbreak many businesses have taken a hit finanically. In the last week, Liverpool's £1.5m tourist attraction Mattel Play! announced it would not be reopening.
Mattel Play! on the Royal Albert Dock launched in March 2016 and was the first of its kind in Europe featuring rooms dedicated to iconic British characters Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Bob the Builder.
Last night, it was announced Victoria’s Secret had officially gone into administration. The move to enter administration comes after being impacted by the coronavirus lockdown.
